Man reveals the true reality of owning a supercar in the UK
- Supercar ownership is always expensive
- It costs a lot in terms of money but also in terms of headaches
- In the UK, there are also other issues to consider
Published on Aug 27, 2024 at 12:19 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 27, 2024 at 3:25 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A YouTuber who creates content about cars and has owned several supercars has broken down the true cost of owning a supercar in the UK.
It’s not just about the monetary cost, either.
There’s another type of cost, too.
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At the wheel of his Ferrari F12 TDF, YouTuber JWW breaks down the migraine-inducing costs of owning a valuable and fast car in the UK.
It’s not pretty.
“If you can’t afford maintenance costs…”
As the old adage goes, if you can’t afford maintenance, you can’t afford the car.
Owning a supercar is always expensive, but even more so in certain countries due to higher taxes and just generally higher bureaucracy-related costs.
The UK isn’t the worst country in the world for that, but it certainly isn’t the best one either.
Servicing a supercar is wildly expensive because these cars need qualified maintenance sanctioned and approved by the company.
This is in part due to technical reasons.
For example, a simple oil change in a Bugatti Veyron costs $21,000 and takes 27 hours to finish, but you have to do it that way because it’s not like a mom-and-pop shop can do it.
Having said that, it’s also due to the fact that the automaker wants you to do things by the book, and if you don’t, the value of your car will go down.
Owning a supercar in the UK with UK roads and weather
Most supercars tend to be low to the ground and very wide.
In many European countries, with exceptions, roads are quite narrow and, again with exceptions, they tend to be bumpy and the surface it’s less than smooth.
That gives you a headache, as does leaving your car parked unattended.
The UK weather certainly plays a part, because it tends to rain more than it does in other parts of the European continent.
Moral of the story? Buy a supercar in the UK if you’ve got nerves of steel, and a wallet that’s as flexible as an accordion.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
